Employment

Mohonasen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Effective July 1, 2001, all new employees are subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check in accordance with New York State SAVE Legislation. Non-teaching substitute employees are responsible for the one-time $101.75 fingerprinting processing fee. Substitutes are reimbursed after working 5 days. When a substitute leaves the district before 60 days, the district reserves the right to recoup the reimbursed amount.

SPECIAL ALERT – BUS DRIVERS AND RETIRED TEACHERS AS SUBS NEEDED

Bus Drivers*

Salary: Starting at $28.00 per hour, including paid training for those who do not yet have a CDL.
Qualifications: Clean NYS Driver’s License; High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Dan McConnelee, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
Apply by: Ongoing

*Full-Time Work Options: Individuals interested in driving a bus who are looking for full-time work may be able to do this by combining a part-time driver position with part-time hours in another job in the district. Potential combination positions include cleaners, food service helpers and security monitors. If you are interested in this possibility, please apply for a bus driver position through the above process and tell the Transportation Supervisor that you are seeking full-time work.

Bus Aides*

Salary: $16.00 per hour
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Dan McConnelee, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
Apply by: Ongoing

Substitute Bus Drivers

Salary: $26.00 per hour
Qualifications: Clean NYS Driver’s License; High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Dan McConnelee, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
Apply by: Ongoing

Retired Teachers for Substitutes

Daily Compensation: $225 for Mohonasen retired teachers and $175 for other NYS certified retired teachers.
How to apply: Learn more about the process here.
Apply by: Ongoing

Current Job Postings for Instructional positions

Assistant Principal- Draper Middle School

Starting: July 2026
Salary: $90,000 – $95,000
Qualifications: A minimum of five years of demonstrated proficiency in a position such as teacher, counselor, etc. Secondary level experience preferred. NYS certification as School Building Leader (SBL) minimum.
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: May 25

Please address cover letter to:
Attn: Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

Grade 6 ELA Teacher– Long Term Substitute

Duration: February 23, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Salary: As per contract
Qualifications: New York State Elementary Education Certification required
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: ASAP

Please address cover letter in Olas to:
Attn: Tom O’Connor (toconnor@mohonasen.org)
Principal Draper Middle School
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2070 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

Teacher Assistant/Teacher Assistant Substitutes – All Levels

Hours: 6 hours per day
Salary: Starting at $19.02 per hour
Qualifications: Level 1 Certification or higher required, good interpersonal skills, able to interact with students, able to manage classroom discipline, able to communicate with other teachers.
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org
Apply by: Ongoing

Learn more about becoming a substitute

Current job postings for non-instructional positions

Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health Education

Starting: July 1, 2026
Salary: $105,000- $115,000
Qualifications: New York State Administrative Certification, Physical Education and/or Health Education and SDL required. Three years administrative experience preferred.
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: May 27

Please address cover letter to:
Attn: Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

Health Office Assistant- 10-month position (All levels)

Start Date: May 2026
Salary: As per contract
Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse Certification required, Registered Professional Nurse Certification preferred
Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: ASAP

Please address cover letter to:
Attn: Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

Full-time Cleaner- 2nd Shift Position

Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Starting Salary of $35,410, Salary with 6% 2nd Shift Differential $36,475
Benefits: Health Insurance, NYS Retirement System and others
Requirements: Graduation from high school or GED
Skills: Ability to perform routine cleaning and moving tasks.
Apply by: ASAP

Forward current resume and applications to:
Michael Sherman
Director of Facilities
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central Schools
2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY  12303

Part-time and Substitute Food Service Helpers

Interested in becoming a Food Service Helper?  Would you enjoy the convenience of following the school calendar?  Our Food Service positions offer employees the opportunity to be home when their children are home from school.  If you or someone you know is interested in a part-time job with flexible hours, please contact Kimberly Gagnon, Food Service Director, 518-356-8227. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Be it known that the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities which it operates and it is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner.

This policy of non-discrimination extends to recruitment and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits; counseling services for students; access by students to educational programs; course offerings and student activities and to other areas set forth in Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.